Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Technician to work within the Older Person’s Community mental health service, working across both primary and secondary care teams within Swansea.

The successful candidate will support the Occupational Therapists in providing specialist assessments and therapeutic interventions to patients with organic and functional mental health conditions, supporting individuals to remain living independently in the community.

The successful candidate will need to be adaptable and highly motivated with excellent communication skills. We therefore are seeking a dynamic, flexible and motivated Occupational Therapy Technician to join us in Swansea Bay University Health Board

Main duties of the job

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 24 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING

If you are an internal applicant this post will only be offered on a secondment basis and you will need to have gained your line managers approval for the secondment prior to going to interview

We welcome applications from resilient and enthusiastic individuals who are motivated to work within the Older Person’s Mental Health service.

The candidate would be supported with the wider Occupational Therapy Team, and In this role, you will be actively encouraged to participate in quality improvement.

The role also offers a commitment to your own individual development within the service.

You will receive high quality supervision, support and training to further develop your skills and experience in a mental health setting as part of your continuous professional development.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values – Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city – look no further.

Date posted

22 February 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£23,949 to £26,282 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

130-ACS058-0223

Job locations

Older Person’s Community Mental Health Service.

Ty Garngoch

Swansea

SA4 4LH

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 e.g. NVQ or OCN related to Health & Social Care
  • Documented evidence of participation in training activities

Experience

Essential

  • Understanding of the role of occupational therapy
  • Relevant experience working within health, social or teaching settings

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and/or groups
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to travel across sites to work and to carry out clinical tasks
  • Planning and organisational skills Have the ability to reflect on own performance
  • Ability to undertake physical activity involved with therapeutic and care handling of patients using appropriate equipment e.g. hoists
  • Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload appropriately
  • Ability to promote a professional image of the Organisation
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 e.g. NVQ or OCN related to Health & Social Care
  • Documented evidence of participation in training activities

Experience

Essential

  • Understanding of the role of occupational therapy
  • Relevant experience working within health, social or teaching settings

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and/or groups
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to travel across sites to work and to carry out clinical tasks
  • Planning and organisational skills Have the ability to reflect on own performance
  • Ability to undertake physical activity involved with therapeutic and care handling of patients using appropriate equipment e.g. hoists
  • Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload appropriately
  • Ability to promote a professional image of the Organisation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .